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Copper Concentrate Market on Standby: 2026 Negotiations Shift Focus From Spot to Long-Term
The spot copper concentrate market slowed sharply in the week leading up to November 21st. The reasons, multiple sources explained to Commodity Evolution, are clear: while a series of tenders for 2026 supplies were still open—some in the process of closing, others...
Japanese Aluminum Premium Rises Sharply: Sentiment Drives More Than Fundamentals
The recent surge in aluminum premiums in Japan is driven not by fundamentals, but by market psychology. This, in short, is the assessment of sources interviewed by Commodity Evolution during the week ending Friday, November 21. The trend in the MJP premium—considered...
European Stainless Steel Scrap Prices Stable, But Market Focuses on Exports
The European stainless steel scrap market is approaching the end of November in a surprisingly stable climate. Sources contacted report a fairly solid balance between supply and demand, supported by strong activity at continental steel mills and an adequate supply of...
Italian Scrap Market: Apparent Stability Ahead of Year-End
A week later, the picture of the Italian scrap market remains largely unchanged. Sources consulted confirm a "substantially unchanged" situation, fully consistent with the phase of equilibrium that has long characterized the domestic steel sector. There are no...